CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Ford B700 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 Ford B700 recalls
Most common 1989 Ford B700 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
THE BRAKE LINE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES WENT THROUGH A COMMON BRACKET ALONG THE FRAME. INSIDE THIS BRACKET, COMPLETELY UNDETECTABLE, THE 2 LINES HAD RUSTED... BOTH FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. I SAW THE FLUID LEAK, BUT KNEW I HAD LOST BOTH BRAKING SYSTEMS, FRONT AND REAR, SO I CONTINUED LOOKING FOR ANOTHER LEAK. TO MY SURPRISE, BOTH LINES MADE CONTACT INSIDE THIS BOLT-ON STRAP CONNECTOR AND HAD RUSTED SIMULTANEOUSLY. ALL WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS WORKED PROPERLY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH RESERVE PRESSURE TO ALLOW ME TO CONTINUE TURNING. HEADING DOWNHILL AND MAKING A HARD LEFT TURN WITH VERY LITTLE CLEARANC
TWO OF THE BUSES WERE RECALLED BOTH ARE STILL LEAKING AFTER THE WORK HAD BEEN PERFORMED. ONE OF THE VIN # 1FDPJ75POKVA59531. *AK
FLEET 1990 TO 1993. MIDWAY FORD 9V4118. BENDIX WILL NOT SEND THE PART TO FORD THEREFORE THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT HONOR THE RECALL. TT
1989 Ford B700 questions
Does the 1989 Ford B700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Ford B700: Steering:Rack And Pinion; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford B700?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Ford B700 has been fixed?
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